Muskellunge Stocked · 19 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk Okauchee Lake fishing
Okauchee Lake fishing is stocked with Muskellunge and Walleye on a natural lake. Also recorded: Cisco, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011. Species guides list dawn and dusk for Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass, dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye and Black Crappie, and dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike.
- Last stocked
- 2025
- Muskellunge
- Plants on record
- 27
- Since 2011
- Species stocked
- 2 (+5 also recorded)
- Average size
- 9.3 in
- Surface acres
- 1,207.6
Fish at Okauchee Lake
Muskellunge Stocked · 19 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk 
Walleye Stocked · 8 plants · last 2025 Best: dawn, dusk, night 
Cisco Confirmed present 
Northern Pike Confirmed present Best: dawn, day, dusk Best: dawn, day, dusk
Northern Pike species guide
Black Crappie Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk, night Best: dawn, dusk, night
Black Crappie species guide
Largemouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Largemouth Bass species guide
Smallmouth Bass Confirmed present Best: dawn, dusk Best: dawn, dusk
Smallmouth Bass species guideHow Okauchee Lake is stocked
About 151 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area.
Fish stocked in 2011
2,374
Fish stocked in 2012
2,374
Fish stocked in 2013
1,187
Fish stocked in 2014
43,544
Fish stocked in 2016
43,452
Fish stocked in 2017
5,187
Fish stocked in 2018
14,574
Fish stocked in 2019
3,666
Fish stocked in 2020
12,303
Fish stocked in 2021
1,710
Fish stocked in 2022
12,507
Fish stocked in 2023
1,537
Fish stocked in 2024
12,475
Fish stocked in 2025
25,998
Stocking history
| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Muskellunge | 1,210 | 10.7 in | report |
| 2025 | Walleye | 24,788 | 1.5 in | report |
| 2024 | Walleye | 12,075 | 6 in | report |
| 2024 | Muskellunge | 400 | 9 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 240 | 9 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 100 | 12.5 in | report |
| 2023 | Muskellunge | 1,197 | 11 in | report |
| 2022 | Muskellunge | 350 | 13 in | report |
| 2022 | Walleye | 12,157 | 7.2 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 100 | 14 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 400 | 11 in | report |
| 2021 | Muskellunge | 1,210 | 12.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Walleye | 12,103 | 7.1 in | report |
| 2020 | Muskellunge | 200 | 10 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 410 | 13 in | report |
| 2019 | Muskellunge | 3,256 | 11.22 in | report |
| 2018 | Muskellunge | 2,499 | 12 in | report |
| 2018 | Walleye | 12,075 | 6.78 in | report |
| 2017 | Walleye | 4,000 | 7 in | report |
| 2017 | Muskellunge | 1,187 | 10.9 in | report |
| 2016 | Walleye | 42,362 | 1.13 in | report |
| 2016 | Muskellunge | 1,090 | 14 in | report |
| 2014 | Walleye | 42,359 | 1.38 in | report |
| 2014 | Muskellunge | 1,185 | 9.5 in | report |
| 2013 | Muskellunge | 1,187 | 11.35 in | report |
| 2012 | Muskellunge | 2,374 | 9.6 in | report |
| 2011 | Muskellunge | 2,374 | 9.3 in | report |
Access and facts
- Water type
- natural lake
- Nearest town
- Oconomowoc, WI
- Facilities
- restrooms, dock
Two public launches: the DNR launch just east of the Okauchee Lake dam on Road T, north of Wisconsin Ave (two lanes, ADA dock, an ADA fishing platform, portable toilets; lot closed 11pm to 6am except for launching), and the Golden Mast launch off Lacy Lane.
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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources before you go.
About Okauchee Lake
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Common questions
What fish are at Okauchee Lake?
Fishing Okauchee Lake usually means Muskellunge: Muskellunge accounts for 19 of 27 plants on record, ahead of Walleye. Muskellunge was last stocked 2025, averaging 11.2 in. Walleye was last stocked 2025, averaging 4.8 in. Cisco, Northern Pike, Black Crappie, and Largemouth Bass, plus 1 more are recorded here outside the stocking reports.
When is Okauchee Lake stocked?
Last stocked 2025. It is stocked about 1.8 times a year since 2011. About 151 reported fish per acre, 9th most of 10 lakes in Waukesha County with both a fish count and a surface area. No plants recorded in 2015.
How big are the fish stocked at Okauchee Lake?
Stocked fish average 9.3 in. Muskellunge average 11.2 in. Walleye average 4.8 in.
How do you get on Okauchee Lake?
The nearest town is Oconomowoc, WI. Facilities include restrooms and dock. Two public launches: the DNR launch just east of the Okauchee Lake dam on Road T, north of Wisconsin Ave (two lanes, ADA dock, an ADA fishing platform, portable toilets; lot closed 11pm to 6am except for launching), and the Golden Mast launch off Lacy Lane.